Auxiliary Trooper Ormand Franklin Watkins
Alabama Department of Public Safety
Alabama
End of Watch: Sunday, April 11, 1971

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, April 11, 1971
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 5 years

Trooper Watkins was shot and killed after stopping a reckless driver. During the stop it was determined that the man was drunk. The suspect gained control of Trooper Watkins gun and fatally wounded him. He also shot and wounded a trooper who was on the scene. The suspect was convicted, sentenced to five years, and has since been released.

Trooper Watkins had been with the agency for six months. He was survived by his wife.